Project Manager - Engineer Senior/Engineer 2 Graduate

Working Title: Project Manager

Job Class: Engineer Senior/Engineer 2 Graduate

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 83121

• Location : Roseville

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 01/08/2025

• Closing Date : 01/29/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC

• Division/Unit : Metro / Project Management Metro

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Engineer 2 Graduate Salary Range: $29. 92 - $44. 11 / hourly; $62,472 - $92,101 / annually

• Engineer Senior Salary Range: $37. 82 - $55. 65 / hourly; $78,968 - $116,197 / annually

• Classified Status : Permanent Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers

• Last Incumbent : Chelsey Palmateer and Charles Melcher

• Supervisor Name : Ryan Coddington

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (/mn. gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

*The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: THIS POSTING REPRESENTS TWO VACANCIES. THE POSTING IS BEING ANNOUNCED AT TWO DIFFERENT CLASSES AT THE SAME TIME, ENGINEER SENIOR AND ENGINEER 2 GRADUATE.

This position is located at Waters Edge Building in Roseville. The incumbent may have the flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid schedule. The incumbent will be required to report onsite at least once/month but may be required to work onsite more depending on business needs. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor.

This position exists to provide project management responsibilities for projects or tasks ranging from Minor Projects to Moderate Projects for the Metropolitan District. The responsibilities of this position include the management of the quality of the products produced, organization of a project management team and providing leadership for the team to ensure the completion of the products or tasks, managing the communications specific to the project or task; including both internal communications and external communications, managing the risk associated with each project and coordination with the project team to minimize risk and/or manage the risk, management of the scope of the project and the process to change the scope, manage the process to resolve disputes, and manage the financial aspects of the projects or tasks. This position will be responsible for multiple projects at one time.

Minimum Qualifications

Engineer Senior:

• Licensure as a professional Civil Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design (AELSLAGID) or ability to obtain licensure through Comity (Reciprocity). (If obtaining licensure through Comity, a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment. )

• Knowledge of principles and practices of Pre-design, Final Design, Planning, Traffic, State Aid and Construction.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and priorities.

• Knowledge of MnDOT standards and federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies and codes as they relate to transportation system planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation.

Engineer 2 Graduate:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university AND two years post-graduation civil engineering work.

OR

• A Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university or equivalent AND one year post-graduation civil engineering work.

AND

• A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

For both the Engineer Senior and Engineer 2 Graduate levels:

• Human Relations skills that demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with the public, businesses, elected officials and other governmental organizations.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing sufficient to give direction, facilitate meetings, make public presentations, presentations and answer project specific and policy questions and to write letters and other documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Transportation project management engineering experience.

• Experience managing consultant contracts.

• Experience negotiating agreements with local officials including but not limited to cost participation/funding and Memorandums of Understanding.

Additional Requirements

It is our policy that all candidates successfully submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Sema 4 Records Check

• Criminal History Check

• Employee Reference Check

• Education/License Verification

• Driver's License Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all quali.